Why your kids won’t be at school today
Thousands of school students across Australia will be able to skip school today and strike, backed by a “sick note” signed by “doctors”.
Environment
Savage weather system to lash Australia
Huge parts of the country will be smashed by severe weather as major storms systems are forecast to wreak havoc.
Australia to be hit by 7 days of storms
A 1400km stormfront is set to rain down on a huge section of Australia, with residents of two states warned of severe winds and giant hail.
High-profile radio host suddenly vanishes
A radio host who went missing in croc-infested waters on Sunday is feared dead after his belongings were discovered by a river.
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Bittersweet end to lion love story
The inseparable elderly lions whose love story touched thousands were put down together so that neither has to live alone.
Australia snubs pledge to cut methane emissions
Australia has refused to sign a vow led by the US and UK to cut global methane emissions, saying it would not set ‘gas specific targets’.
Exposing the carbon impact of the megarich
They fly to Glasgow on their private jets to lecture the world about climate change – but a new study has shown just how big the carbon footprints of the megarich really are.
MLA boss: Don’t make ag the sacrificial lamb on emissions
Meat and Livestock Australia’s Jason Strong joins The Australian Ag Podcast to talk Glasgow and emissions targets. LISTEN NOW
Leo slammed by Aussie at climate summit
An Australian woman has confronted Leonardo DiCaprio at the COP26 event in Glasgow, as the Oscar-winner met with Prince Charles.
Stylish Kate sports $445 eco-friendly outfit
The Duchess of Cambridge appeared to theme-dress as a Scout in an outfit made of recycled material as she stepped out in Glasgow.
Rare event to dazzle southern skies
A spectacular natural phenomenon is set to captivate a select group of Australians – but only if they are lucky.
UK says ‘end of coal in sight’
The Australian minerals sector has hit back at suggestions that the coal industry is facing imminent death.
‘Credible’ new hope in fight against warming
A new hope: analysis of the pledges and commitments made at the COP26 climate conference in Glasgow show we just might limit global warming to below 2 degrees.
IKEA’s game-changing Aussie marketplace
IKEA is launching a new online platform for buying and selling second-hand products in Australia. This is how it will work.
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